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LOT 2587
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Spectacular Rutile in Quartz Crystal Specimen
2 5/8 in. (80 grams, 67 mm).
Comprising a wonderful star of radiating rutile crystals within a very clear quartz crystal, collection number 600; with an old identification card from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, paid £70.00. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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LOT 2587
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Spectacular Rutile in Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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